Florida woman on paddleboard handles shark encounter like a champ in wild video

A Florida woman had a close encounter with a shark off the coast of Florida over the weekend – and it all happened while she was on a paddleboard in the middle of the ocean.

Learn about these invasive species harming Florida's ecosystem

Florida has 139 non-native species residing in ecosystems across the state, with seven of them being harmful to native species, and ecosystems, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation and Commission. 

Walt Disney World welcomes two zebra foals into the herd

Walt Disney World is showcasing two cute Hartmann’s mountain zebra foals that animals lovers are able to see on Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.

Five more gray whales found dead along Washington's coast

Five dead gray whales has washed ashore along Washington's coast this month, part of a years-long event that scientists are investigating.

Chimp who spent entire life inside indoor lab 'in awe' after seeing open sky for the first time

Save the Chimps, a privately funded sanctuary in Fort Pierce, on Florida’s east coast, released video showing Vanilla “awestruck as she beholds the open sky for the first time at her new island home," the group said.

Police: Stranger 'eviscerated' dog in unprovoked attack at North Carolina park

The dog's owner told authorities that while she was playing pickleball, a stranger came up to her dog, grabbed it by its throat and starting slashing the animal with a knife.

13 parrots found hidden in duffel bags at US border, officials say

Border officials said a 26-year-old man applying for entry into the U.S. had hidden the 13 live parrots in duffel bags in the trunk of the car.

Steer clear: Cow runs loose in rural Pennsylvania town

Neighbors in Kutztown, Pennsylvania were told not to approach a cow that had broken loose Monday night.

Man captures video of 'beautiful' rainbow snake in Florida

A man recently spotted a rainbow snake slithering along the shoreline of Black Creek in northern Florida. At first glance, it looks like a typical snake. It wasn't until Holloway's camera zoomed in on the snake that its colors began to radiate.

World's Ugliest Dog crowned in Petaluma

Scooter, a Chinese Crested, was the winner of this year’s World’s Ugliest Dog Contest, held in Petaluma Friday. The 7-year-old pup with wispy hair, deformed hind legs, and a hanging tongue narrowly escaped being euthanized after he was born.

Florida man finds dangerous, invasive lizard in yard: 'Can give you a very serious bite!'

An East Orlando man is warning neighbors about finding a dangerous lizard in his yard. He used a cage to trap the reptile, several of which have reportedly been found in his East Orlando neighborhood.